PILOT TESTING, MONITORING and EVALUATING the IMPLEMENTATION of the CURRICULUM

1. PILOT TESTING,
MONITORING and
EVALUATING the
IMPLEMENTATION of
the CURRICULUM

2. PILOT TESTING OR FIELD
TRY -OUT
This process will gather empirical data
to support whether the material or the
curriculum is useful, relevant, reliable
and valid.
Most field testing or try out follow some
form of research designs.

3. Using the principles of curriculum writing and
backed up by the content specialization of the
writers and the consultants, the modules were
written. The printed modules were reviewed by
the consultants and peers, however, there was
a need to try out or pilot test the activities and
the field practicals by the users who are the
student themselves.
The try out or pilot testing assures the teachers
and the schools that indeed the curriculum
materials are ready for printing and distribution.

4. Modification and revision are inherent
characteristics of a curriculum. The pilot test
or try – out is a developmental process that
gives the signal as to whether the particular
curriculum can already be implemented with
confidence.

6. Curriculum Monitoring
Monitoring asks the question: How are we doing? Is the
curriculum accomplishing its intended purposes?
Monitoring is also important to determine is the
curriculum is still relevant and effective.
Monitoring is a periodic assessment and adjustment
during the try –out period.
It is like formative evaluation.
It determines how the curriculum is working, such that
the monitoring report becomes the basis of a decision on
what aspects have to be retained, improved or modified.
Monitoring also provides decision that would even end
or terminate the program.
Usually, monitoring is done by the module writers,
curriculum experts or outside agencies. It is very
important aspect of curriculum.

7. Curriculum Evaluation
Curriculum evaluation as part of total educational
evaluation refers to a systematic process of judging
the value, effectiveness and adequacy of a
curriculum: its process, product and setting will
lead of informed decision.
Evaluation should be useful and systematic. The
information gathered should be important for the
improvement of and for final judgment of the
curriculum being evaluated.

9. 1. School – Based
Evaluation
Is an approach to curriculum evaluation which
places the content, design, operation, and
maintenance of evaluation procedure in the
hands of the school personnel. The school
personnel participate in the planning and conduct
of school evaluation activities. It is a participative
evaluation where the control and management of
the process rest on the school personnel
themselves.

10. Some advantages of the School – Based
Evaluation include the following:
1. Accountability is shared by all, hence bias and
conflict are minimized.
2. School personnel develop evaluation skills.
3. The real concerns of the school community are
addressed by the evaluation.
4. Broad participation of school personnel provide
opportunities for building school cohesiveness.
5. Provides reliable and valid information on
curriculum, resources and general school
functioning .

11. 2. Accreditation
This is a voluntary process of submitting a
curricular program to an external accrediting body
for review in any level of education: basic, tertiary
or graduate school to assure standard.
Accreditation studies the statement of the
educational intentions of the school and affirms a
standard of excellence.

13. 1. Curriculum and program of
studies
Program of studies includes the clusters of
knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and
experiences that will provide students at any
level with the necessary competencies for
effective learning.
A list of subjects or courses to be taken and
arranged in a logical order compose the program
of studies.

14. 2. Classroom Management
For effective instruction, the use of appropriate classroom
management is suggested.
The teacher who implements the curriculum sees to it that
management of teaching and learning in the classroom
follows procedure and guidelines to enhance and create
an environment conducive to learning.
An environment conducive to learning considers the
physical factors such as classroom physical arrangements,
ventilation, lighting, cleanliness while human factors
include the teachers’ attitudes , students responses,
teacher-students interactions.
A good classroom management provides opportunities to
develop independent lifelong partners who uphold and
observe democratic practices.

15. 3. Instructional Processes or
Methodologies
How to translate action into the written and planned
curriculum is a concern of instruction.
How should a lesson be taught?
What teaching methodologies should be used for particular
type of learners?
Is there a fit or match between the lesson objectives set?
Has teaching or methods of delivery accomplished the
objectives set?
The decision of choosing and using the method of teaching
and using the method of teaching is a crucial factor in
curriculum and instruction.
There are varied teaching methodologies that are compatible
with the different learning styles of the student .
These emerging strategies of teaching follow principles and
theories that enhance learning outcomes.

16. 4. Graduation
requirements
Graduation means successful accomplishments
of the curricular program of studies.
A student has to accomplish its academic
program as prescribes in the program of studies
mentioned earlier.
These requirements are clearly understood upon
enrollment in college by the students and by the
parents for students in the elementary or high
schools.

17. 5. Administrative Support for
Effective Instruction
A curriculum can be best implemented if there is
support of the school administration. In fact a
school principal for example has a distinct
responsibility of a curricular manager or manager
of learning.
Quality instruction should be sustained by
requiring needed instructional materials, high
quality of examination questions and other
support for effective instruction.

18. 6. Evaluation of Academic
Performance
In curriculum, it is necessary that learning
outcomes be evaluated. After all the best
measures of a curriculum is the learning outcome
of the students.
The evaluation of students' performance should
make use of valid and reliable tools which are
periodically reviewed and revised.
Students should be informed and be clarified
about the grading system as well as the
standards used.

19. Reported by:
Maria Elenita A. Calvadores
Lorena Yarso
Noel Tilaon